Applause

The following local students graduated during the spring 2014 term from Linfield.

Judi Faye Majors, bachelor’s degree nursing

Lacey Joy McCarley, bachelor’s degree nursing

Traci Ann McGee, bachelor’s degree accounting

Sarah Suzanne Patty, bachelor’s degree chemisty

Emilie Kay Fields, bachelor’s degree nursing

George Fox

Sublimity’s Ingrid Evjen-Elias earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from George Fox. Graduation took place May 1-3 and a record 725 students obtained degrees.

Avon

Aumsville’s Kathey Roberts reached the President’s Club level this year after being with the organization since 1983.

Salem Hospital Foundation

Grant scholarships where awarded from the organization to the following recipients:

Kelly Owens, Lyons

Marci Jordan, Stayton

Renee Martizia-Rash, Sublimity

Georgianne Mayer, Sublimity

Julie Minton, Gates

Rachel Hickman, Jefferson

The foundation gifted $191,000 to 103 scholars for the 2014-15 year. These students will pursue degrees in the medical field.

Oregon State University

Dr. and Mrs. Tim Burns of Stayton are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Ashley, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Agriculture/Animal Science Pre-Vet program at Oregon State University. Ashley completed the undergraduate program in three years, graduating cum laude.

She earned Dean's List honors and honor roll most semesters during her tenure and was awarded the Waldo-Cummings Scholarship for academic achievement her first year at OSU. She was a member and elected official of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and was also active as a member and official of the OSU Pre-Vet Club.

She volunteered with numerous charitable organizations and animal welfare groups during her time at OSU.

Ashley will apply to the veterinary doctoral program this coming fall.